Rio California – Brazilian
Rio California serves as a vibrant culinary crossroads where the smoky heat of Caribbean jerk spices meets the golden, savory crunch of Brazilian street food. The air hums with a global energy as diners transition from hand-folded Mediterranean pastries to elegant plates of creamy lemon seafood risotto and perfectly charred tilapia. It is a sun-drenched escape that celebrates a world of flavor, blending casual coastal vibes with a sophisticated, cross-continental soul.
Rio California, Preservation Park Way, San Pablo Gateway, Downtown Oakland, Oakland, Alameda County, California, 94607, United States http://www.riocalifornia.com0Cuisine: Brazilian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Coxinhas (3 pieces) - $18.95: Brazilian chicken croquettes Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanadas (Dozen) - $69: Choice of spinach, chicken, or beef filling Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coxinhas (Dozen) - $69: Brazilian chicken croquettes Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanakopita (Dozen) - $32: Spinach and feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Chicken Caesar Salad - $15.95: Cilantro garlic dressing Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $14.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Jerk Chicken - $18.95: Served with rice and salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Tilapia - $18.95: Capers and butter sauce, served with rice and salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp with Grilled Veggies - $19.95: Creamy chipotle sauce, served with salad, rice, or mashed potatoes Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Lemon Seafood Risotto - $20.95: Fish, shrimp, and mussels, served with salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast with Lemon Butter and Rosemary - $18.95: Served with mashed potatoes and salad Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast with Mushroom in Red Wine Sauce - $18.95: Served with mashed potatoes and salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feijoada (Wednesdays and Thursdays Only) - $20.95: Brazilian black bean stew with sausages and pork, rice, collard greens, and farofa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos (3 pieces) - $16.95: Served with salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken Burrito - $15.95: Served with salad and corn chips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajita Burrito - $15.95: Served with salad and corn chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Veggies Burrito - $14.95: Served with salad and corn chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajita Tostada - $15.95: Served with corn chips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coffee Setup - $4.95: Coffee, decaf, and tea with cream and sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Fresh Juice - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
Sides
- Fresh Fruit Tray - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Cheese & Crackers Tray - $10.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggies with Dip Tray - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Restaurants near Rio California
- Paulista Brazilian Kitchen & Taproom — Brazilian
- Drink Thicc — American
- Biryani Kabab Halal Indian and Pakistani Cuisine — Indian
- Open Test Kitchen — American
- Lana's — American
- Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken — American
- Xolo Taqueria — Mexican
- UC Dessert — Chinese
- Oaklandia Cafe x Bakery — American
- Itani Ramen — Japanese
- Awaken Cafe — American
- Shooting Star Cafe — Chinese
